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CV03 UPJ

2003 MG ZS

Green Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

134,944 mi
Last recorded134,944 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 UPJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,944 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 134,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,843 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 127,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,696 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 114,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jun 2011 114,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 114,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 103,340 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 103,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,955 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front abs ring cracked, no abs warning lamp on

radiator hose split no leaking

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 25 Jun 2009 95,955 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake pads wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front abs ring cracked, no abs warning lamp on

radiator hose split no leaking

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,403 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,849 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,849 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,518 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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CV03 UPJ is a 2003 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV03 UPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV03 UPJ is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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